Raptors, Magic clash in game with major playoff implications

A pivotal matchup in the hotly contested Eastern Conference playoff race sees the Toronto Raptors welcome the Orlando Magic to Canada on Sunday.

Toronto (41-32) defeated New Orleans 119-106 on Friday. The Raptors hold the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference but are only 2.5 games ahead of the 10th-seeded Miami Heat.

Toronto's win, coupled with the Atlanta Hawks' 109-102 loss at Boston, moved the Raptors a half-game ahead of the Hawks in the No. 5 seed. Atlanta plays the second game...